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The Weeknd's gradual, insidious infestation of the mainstream continues.

Is there a more influential yet unknown musician than Abel Tesfaye? Shunning press, the producer released three sublime mixtapes in just over 12 months, an arc of material up there with anything to come from hip hop's current creative resurgence.

Set to be given an actual, proper, physical release as 'Trilogy' this is good point for Abel Tesfaye to indulge his visual tastes. Working with Chris Cunningham, it features the producer sitting alone, singing straight into the camera.